By Madu Obi The Anambra State chapter of the Labour Party, LP, has congratulated the national leadership of the party on the historic judgment delivered by Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, affirming the Nenadi Usman–led Caretaker Committee as the valid leadership of the Labour Party. The party said the landmark judgment was anchored on the previous decision of the Supreme Court, describing it as a victory for constitutionalism, internal democracy, and the

By Madu Obi The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has congratulated the renowned diplomat and former Secretary General of the Commonwealth, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, on the occasion of his 93rd birthday. In a message, Governor Soludo described Anyaoku as an eminent patriarch of diplomacy, a statesman of global reckoning, and a national treasure whose life’s work has brought immense pride to Nigeria and, in particular, to his beloved Anambra State. "His illustri

By Madu Obi The Anambra State Police operatives attached to Rapid Response Squad Awkuzu have arrested one Friday Akonobi, 28, in connection with the abduction and murder of a six-year old girl, in an ongoing case linked to an Enugu State based native doctor, Obieze Ezeani. Anambra State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga said preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect was allegedly involved in the abduction of Late Miss Ozioma Nwankwo, the six-year

By Madu Obi The Mayor of Awka South local government area of Anambra State, Prince Chinedu Okafor has described the autonomy being enjoyed by the local governments in Anambra State as the best thing that had happened to the third -tier of government. Addressing reporters in his office, Okafor said that the autonomy had made it possible for the chairmen to execute meaningful projects that touch the lives of the people at the grassroots. According to him, Awka South has keyed

By Madu Obi Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has called for an end to self-marginalization by the youths of the South East, urging them to enlist in the Nigerian Armed Forces and embrace their roles as "co-owners" of the Nigerian project. The governor made the call during the wreath-laying ceremony marking the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day in Awka. Reflecting on the 56th anniversary of the end of the Nigerian Civil War, Soludo noted that the "no v

By Madu Obi The Anambra State Police command says it has arrested some members of the gang that attacked the convoy of the former Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, killing two of them in a gun battle. In what the command described as a major operational breakthrough in its sustained efforts to rid the state of criminal elements and ensure the safety of lives and property, it said operatives attached to Rapid Response Squad Awkuzu, laid ambush to the five

By Madu Obi The Catholic Diocese of Nnewi has insisted that the late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah's contributions to the building of the recently dedicated Our Lady of Assumption Cathedral in the industrial city, was not in any way ignored. The clarification came on the heels of the controversy trailing comments by one James Okoye who claimed that the church did not recognize Ubah's contributions during the dedication ceremony. The publicity chairman of the dedication committee, Rev.

By Madu Obi The senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial district, Senator Victor Umeh has disbursed the sun of N64 million to 326 indigents students in tertiary institutions as part of his ongoing scholarship scheme. The beneficiaries of the funds, who received their alerts on the spot from officials of Fidelity Bank during an impressive ceremony at the Cana House, Awka, were brilliant students who gained admissions into the institutions, but could not pay their scho

By Madu Obi The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a masquerade which unleashed violence on innocent citizens during a burial ceremony in Awgbu, Orumba North local government area of Anambra State. In a viral video, the masquerade was seen in a berserk manner rushing towards people who were seated on the high table, an action that forced people to take to their heels. Some able-bodied men were also seen trying to stop the masquerade from attacking people, until they e

By Madu Obi The Anambra State government has released the sum of N15.96 billion for the dualization of the dilapidated Onitsha 33 - Aguleri road in Anambra North senatorial zone of the state. The approval was announced during the state executive council meeting held at the Government House, Awka. The state Commissioner for Information, Dr Law Mefor, while announcing details of the council's meeting, said the new dual carriage way is aimed at decongesting traffic in the Onitsh

By Madu Obi The wife of the Anambra State governor, Mrs Nonye Soludo has lamented the rising figures of cardiovascular-based deaths and called for a conscious and more intentional medical and habitual discipline. Mrs Soludo, who is the founder of the non-governmental crusade, Healthy Living with Nonye Soludo Initiative, who spoke in Awka, noted that the seeming neglect by many people to go for routine heart checks, has helped the increase in most cardiovascular diseases, incl

By Madu Obi The wife of the Anambra State governor, Mrs Nonye Soludo has lamented the rising figures of cardiovascular-based deaths and called for a conscious and more intentional medical and habitual discipline. Mrs Soludo, who is the founder of the non-governmental crusade, Healthy Living with Nonye Soludo Initiative, who spoke in Awka, noted that the seeming neglect by many people to go for routine heart checks, has helped the increase in most cardiovascular diseases, incl

By Madu Obi Former Deputy Governor of Anambra State, Dr. Nkem Okeke has lauded Governor Chukwuma Soludo administration's urban renewal efforts, noting that he had aggressively transformed the state. Speaking during a tour of some high-impact projects executed by Governor Soludo, including the Country Club, the Solution Funcity, and the Light House, Okeke described the developments as a testament to strategic governance. According to him, the tour highlighted a shift towards w

By Madu Obi The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 26 - year old Anikpe Valentine Chibuike, for allegedly murdering his girlfriend, Ogechukwu Mmadubugwu, 35, who is a single mother. The state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga said in a statement that the incident happened in Ekwulobia, Aguata Local Government Area of the state. It was gathered that the suspect, after carrying out the act, dropped a note at the scene of the murder, claiming that some

By Madu Obi Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Mr. Peter Obi, has expressed serious concern over the increasing traffic congestion caused by what he described as poorly positioned security checkpoints across major roads in the country, noting that they are posing a threat to public safety rather than offering protection. In a statement shared following his travels during the festive season, Obi described the traffic situation on several highways as “distre

By Madu Obi As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen law enforcement capacity and deepen security across Anambra State, Governor Chukwuma Soludo has donated 30 operational vehicles to the state command of the Nigeria Police. Recall that last year, the state government also donated 170 operational vehicles to security agencies in the state to boost crime fighting and provide security in all parts of the state. Speaking during the handover ceremony, Governor Soludo reflected on

By Madu Obi Operatives of the Anambra State Police command attached to the Rapid Response Squad Awkuzu has rescued 33 underaged girls from suspected trafficking syndicate in the state. In what the Police described as a breakthrough in an ongoing investigation involving a case of kidnapping, abduction, missing children and child trafficking, a female suspect,, one Ifeoma Success Anthony aged 37 years, was arrested. According to the Police, the feat followed a distress report r

By Madu Obi The former Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has reacted to the recent report that India has overtaken Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy by nominal Gross Domestic Product, GDP, using the milestone to raise alarm over Nigeria’s worsening economic fortunes. According to estimates by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for 2025, India’s nominal GDP is projected at about $4.187 trillion, narrowly surpassing Japan’s $4.186 trillion.

By Madu Obi The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has cautioned the Federal Government against what he described as an approach to taxation that deepens poverty rather than promote prosperity. In a statement, Obi insisted that sustainable development cannot be achieved by overburdening already struggling citizens. According to him, genuine economic and social transformation is rooted in national consensus, transparent governance, and honest leadership.

By Madu Obi The wife of the Anambra State governor, Mrs Nonye Soludo has celebrated babies born on New Year day in her usual tradition. During her visit to the hospitals, Mrs Soludo expressed happiness that the free antenatal service initiated by the state government has been yielding fruits. In a statement, the governor's wife said: "Earlier today, we continued our yearly tradition of visiting and celebrating babies born on New Year Day in Anambra State. We call them New Yea